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Playa de la Mezquitilla
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About
Playa de la Mezquitilla is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 74th place out of 92 beaches in the Malaga region 33.6 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Caleta de Velez settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with blue water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa de la Mezquitilla coast is free for all. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Torre del Mar, which has a rating of 5.9.
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Beach overall scores
Playa de la Mezquitilla is located in Malaga region (Costa del Sol sub-region) within Caleta de Velez, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Taking a stroll along the beachfront was a great experience. There were plenty of bars available offering tapas, meals, and drinks. Parking was free, which was an added bonus."
Sofia Linares
"The beach has lots of stones, which makes it a bit tricky to get in the water, but once you do, the water is great and clean!"
Juan Manuel Fernández Ríos
User reviews
"Taking a stroll along the beachfront was a great experience. There were plenty of bars available offering tapas, meals, and drinks. Parking was free, which was an added bonus."
Sofia Linares
"The beach has lots of stones, which makes it a bit tricky to get in the water, but once you do, the water is great and clean!"
Juan Manuel Fernández Ríos
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Caleta de Velez
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Caleta de Velez
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2.7km from center
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350m
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Caleta de Velez
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2.7km from center
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Caleta de Velez
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2.2km from center
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Caleta de Velez
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1.9km from center
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Caleta de Velez
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1.9km from center
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630m
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Caleta de Velez
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1.9km from center
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Caleta de Velez
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Caleta de Velez
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Located at nearest locality
Caleta de Velez
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
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Nerja 1.1 km
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Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
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La Herradura 0.4 km
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Torremolinos 5.6 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Cerro Gordo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.3 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
La Herradura 1.5 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Oasis Taberna• 3.8km
- Stars Café• 3.9km
- A Contraluz Restaura...• 4km
- Solarium - La Azotea• 4.1km
Attractions
- Parque de la Escaler...• 3.2km
- Algarrobo Pueblo• 3.4km
- Playa de Torre del M...• 4.1km
- Quisco de Música• 4.4km
Transport
- AGP• 41.2km
- Mezquitilla• 5 min walk
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 34.1km
Localities
- Caleta de Velez• 2.5km
- Malaga• 33.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Mezquitilla?
The coastline of Playa de la Mezquitilla is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Playa de la Mezquitilla?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de la Mezquitilla, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa de la Mezquitilla good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de la Mezquitilla does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa de la Mezquitilla good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa de la Mezquitilla secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Playa de la Mezquitilla is a mass tourism destination. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de la Mezquitilla?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de la Mezquitilla.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Oasis Taberna is the closest place located 3900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Mezquitilla?
There are 1802 places to stay in the Playa de la Mezquitilla area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de la Mezquitilla from parking?
The Playa de la Mezquitilla has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de la Mezquitilla?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de la Mezquitilla that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Parque de la Escalerilla located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de la Mezquitilla?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de la Mezquitilla is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de la Mezquitilla (Malaga) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de la Mezquitilla (Malaga) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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